HC Deb 14 February 1951 vol 484 cc69-70W
117. Mr. Bishop

asked the Postmaster-General what progress has been made in reducing the waiting list for telephones on the Byron exchange which stood at 2,631 last May.

Mr. Ness Edwards

On 31st December, 1950, there were 2,342 outstanding applications, including 558 now in course of being met. It is hoped that the waiting list will be further reduced during 1951.